DAR SPORTS SHORTS
With the school year closely coming to an end, Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation plans to keep everyone busy with many events during the summer.
Basketball
Grind Time Youth Basketball Camp at Black River Coliseum on May 28 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and May 29 and 30 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The cost to attend is $150 and is for youth entering 2nd -8th grade. For more information, contact Coach Webb at 573-712-3149 or Coach Booker at 573-576-1858. Participants can register the day of at the BRC, online at pbparks.recdesk.com or stop by the office. 430 N. 2nd St.
The Juneteenth 3-on-3 Basketball tournament will be on June 14 at Black River Coliseum. The entry fee is $2, and participants 12 and under are free. The team fee is $100 and is due by May 31. To sign up, contact R.T. McCain at 573-718-040 or Harvey Heard at 573-712-0719. MSHSAA rules will apply. Four players max per team and up to six teams per division. Must have a coach 18 or older. Cash prize for championship winners.
9 AM-10 AM: Coliseum open registration
10 AM: Registration closes
10:15 AM: Mandatory coaches meeting
11 AM: Games begin
Division:
Middle School: (Girls and Boys)
Jr. High: (Girls and Boys)
High School: (Girls and Boys)
Soccer
Poplar Bluff Christian Soccer Camp is open for registration through May 16. The camp will be at the Black River Soccer Complex from May 17th to 19th for K-12 for $65. Friday & Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday is game day starting at 1 p.m.-5 p.m. For QUESTIONS: 573-778-5369, 573-429-0708 or email: pbchristiansoccercamp@gmail.com
Challenger Soccer Camp will be at Whiteley Park from June 3 to June 7. Sign ups are now open and Early bird special offers up to a $40 discount on some sessions. Register at https://challengersports.com/camp-search/. For more information about the camp, contact Jon O'Neill at 978-880-4635 or joneill@challengersports.com
Tennis
Registration is open now through May 24 for the 2024 Junior Tennis USTA Clinic. The cost is $20 + 1 can of unopened PENN or Wilson tennis balls. The clinic is for children entering Kindergarten through 8th grade. The clinic dates: Week 1: June 3 - 6 and Week 2: June 10 - 13 at 430 N. 2nd St. *Rainouts will be made up on June 7 and June 14. To register, go to https://pbparks.recdesk.com
Volleyball
Poplar Bluff High School Youth Volleyball Camp is from May 20-22. The DEADLINE is May 10, 2024, and the cost is $30. The camp includes a PBHS t-shirt. Participants who are presently in grades 3 through 5 will attend from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Participants who are presently in grades 6 through 8 will attend from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. To register, go to pbparks.recdesk.com or stop by 430 N. 2nd St. to fill out a paper form. KNEE PADS ARE RECOMMENDED
United Cancer Assistance Network Golf Tournament
The United Cancer Assistance Network (UCAN) Golf Tournament will be on June 7 at the Westwood Hills Country Club. Registration for the event will open at 11 a.m., followed by food at 12 p.m. with a 1 p.m. tee-time. Participants are encouraged to come out for some fun on the greens.